Julia Marlowe Professions : Actress Born : August 17, 1865 Died : November 12, 1950 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Julia Marlowe The inability to listen and to depict in the countenance what others have said has spoiled many a good actress. Julia Marlowe spoiled inability actresses Art is beauty, and every exposition of art, whether it be music, painting, or the drama, should be subservient to that one great end. As long as nature is a means to the attainment of beauty, so-called realism is necessary and permissable [sic], but it must be realism enhanced by idealism and uplifted by the spirit of an inner life or purpose. Julia Marlowe music beauty art Realism to be effective must be a matter of selection.genius chooses its materials with a view to their beauty and effectiveness; mere talent copies what it thinks is nature, only to find it has been deceived by the external grossness of things. Julia Marlowe views reality thinking ... unless the actor is able to discourse most eloquently without opening his lips, he lacks the prime essential of a finished artist. Julia Marlowe essentials acting artist The requirements of the theatre are very great--a strong constitution, energy and unflagging purpose, charm of feature, these alone do not necessarily mean anything, and they must not be relied upon as assurances of an easy conquest of the public heart. It is not only a question of fitness for the work, but of long years of most diligent effort to master the technique of the theatre, and to develop whatever of the art instinct we may possess upon the simplest, broadest, and most human lines. Julia Marlowe strong mean art Similar Authors Beatrice Lillie actress Adepero Oduye actress Adrienne Barbeau actress Bindu actress Alexandra Breckenridge actress Bojana Novakovic actress All Authors
